Family-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Pride Month in Chicago

Pride Month in Chicago is a vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and community - and families across the city have more ways than ever to join in the fun. Whether you’re crafting rainbow art with your toddler, attending a family parade, or dancing at Navy Pier, there’s something for every age and stage.

Here are a few family-friendly Pride events happening around Chicago this June:

Rainbow Family Story Times

Pride is the perfect time to read books that celebrate love in all its forms.

• South Shore Branch Library (June 23): This inclusive story time celebrates the beauty of diverse families through joyful storytelling.
• Edgewater Branch Library (June 9): Don’t miss Drag Story Time, a dazzling experience with books, music, and movement for kids ages 2–5, plus open play afterward!

Creative Pride Crafts & DIY Fun

Tap into your kids’ creativity and celebrate Pride Month with color and flair.

• Pop Out with Pride at Woodson Regional (June 4): Kids 6+ can explore LGBTQIA-themed crafts and activities at this engaging library event.
• DIY Pride Sunglasses at Lincoln Belmont (June 14): Teens can design festive sunglasses to wear all month long.
• Tie-Dye Party at Lincoln Park Branch (June 24): Teens 13+ can create wearable rainbow art. Registration is required and supplies are provided.
• Celebrating Pride: Family Nail Painting (Santori Library, June 19): Celebrate self-expression through a fun, all-ages nail painting event.

Walk, March, and Dance Together

What better way to show your pride than by getting out into the city with your loved ones!

• Walk with Pride at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center (June 1–30): Take a peaceful, educational self-guided walk in nature to learn about LGBTQ2S+ conservationists.
• Aurora Pride Parade (June 8): Celebrate community spirit and inclusivity as a family in this energetic and welcoming parade.
• Chicago Pride Parade (June 29): Join tens of thousands on the city’s north side for the iconic 54th annual Pride Parade. Arrive early, bring snacks, and wear your rainbow gear!

Festivals with Something for Everyone

• Chicago Pride Fest (June 21–22): With drag shows, a pet parade, dance exhibitions, and a Youth Pride Space for teens, this event is packed with activities that the whole family can enjoy.
• Navy Pier Pride (June 28): One of the most inclusive family Pride events in the city! Enjoy music, storytelling, dancing, and live performances spread throughout the pier.

Chicago’s Pride Month celebrations offer more than just fun - they’re a chance to teach kids about inclusion, kindness, and being true to yourself. Whether you’re raising a future activist or just looking for a joyful afternoon with family, there’s a Pride event calling your name.